Need to solve everyday home dilemmas in a pinch? Read these helpful tips for fixing problems using items you already have in your home.  DON'T MISS the links below for Web sites with homeowner tips from how to remove stains to how to stop a leak (using bread!)

Remove a broken light bulb...
If a light bulb breaks as you are changing it, but the stem is still inside, try this trick: Unplug lamp.  Cut a potato widthwise and place over broken bulb.  Twist to remove the rest of the light bulb.  

Keep drains from clogging...
Slow drain and no drain cleaner in the house?  Pour a two-liter bottle of cola down drain to help remove the clog.

Clean a vase...
Narrow vases can be hard to scrub, leaving stuck-on residue at the bottom.  Try bubbling the mess away: Fill the vase halfway with water and drop in two Alka-Seltzer tablets.  Once the fizzing stops, rinse the vase clean.
  
Reshape your wool clothing...
Wool sweater shrunk in the wash?  No problem.  Stretch it back to its original size by boiling it in a one-part vinegar, two-parts water solution for 25 minutes.  Let the garment air dry after stretching it.
 
Keep stored clothes fresh...
Packing up your winter clothes, but don't want them to smell musty?  Pack a bar of soap in the box with them to keep clothes smelling fresh.
 
How to deodorize your car...
Don't have, or don't like the smell of those tree-shaped deodorizers?  Place a piece of your favorite smelling bar soap in a mesh bag; hang it from your rear-view mirror or hide it under the driver's seat.
 
Clean your cell phone...
Make-up and oils can get stuck in your phone.  If you wipe your phone down with rubbing alcohol, you can remove grime while disinfecting the phone's surface.
 
Make a lint-lifter...
Simply wrap tape (sticky side out) around your hand to remove pet hair and lint from furniture and clothing.

Want more info... 
Check out these Web sites for additional tips.